I have had the privilege of being associated with the. Industrial Design Centre almost from its inception. Close observation and active participation in the growth of an organisation and the formation of a new profession are exciting experiences, which have prompted me to take up this work of presenting the design experiences of the last ten years. At the outset, the document is a report of the projects undertaken by students and faculty of the Centre. But this document is more than mere reportage. It clearly reflects a line of thinking and an identifiable approach, distinct in character, that has evolved over the past ten years. The ideas and opinions expressed represent the thinking of students and faculty in general. However, individual differences are bound to prevail, and I am responsible for any excessive expressions. The design profession in any developing country would have to cope with the multitude of problems. The experiences of the West can only point us in the right direction, and unless an approach to dealing with development issues rooted in social, cultural, and political structures is developed, the profession will remain a white elephant. In this context, we considered bringing this document, which attempts to project in detail how these social, cultural, and political factors would influence the selection and method of solving design problems, into play. We hope that the document will spark in-depth dialogue and thought about the design profession among developing countries. A.G. Rao